Two Takes

Allowing Cellphones In-Flight Would Make Air Travel Even Worse

By Peter DeFazio - Opinion - August 24, 2009

There are safer and less-annoying ways to keep in touch with those on the ground. more >>

Cap-and-Trade Would Make the American Dream a Nightmare

By William O'Keefe - Opinion - August 18, 2009

Washington's pollution-trading scheme would be good for speculators, not homeowners. more >>

Could Cap-and-Trade Help Slow Global Warming?

Opinion - August 18, 2009

Proponents say it worked for acid rain. Opponents say there are better, more transparent plans. more >>

Should American Healthcare Be Rationed?

Opinion - August 11, 2009

Yes, it's a limited commodity, some say. Others worry that the most needy will be shut out. more >>

Healthcare Is a Precious Commodity That Must Be Used Wisely

By Michael D. Tanner - Opinion - August 10, 2009

Neither a right nor a privilege, healthcare must be treated like any other resource. more >>

Handicap Is Not a Death Sentence and Should Not Be Treated as One

By Laura Hershey - Opinion - August 10, 2009

"Futile" healthcare is in the eye of the beholder, and should be in the hands of the patient. more >>

Should a 55 MPH Speed Limit Become Law?

Opinion - July 27, 2009

Backers say it's sensible economically and environmentally. Foes say so-called benefits are a mirage. more >>

55 MPH Speed Limit Is Unenforceable and Counterproductive

By James Baxter - Opinion - July 27, 2009

Laws should lessen interference with traffic, not add another bottleneck. more >>

55 MPH Speed Limit Makes Economic, Political, and Environmental Sense

By Tim Castleman - Opinion - July 27, 2009

Driving a little slower prevents crashes and tie-ups and could be the road to energy independence. more >>

Is the Public Option the Answer to Healthcare Reform?

Opinion - July 13, 2009

Backers say it will save money and guarantee coverage. Foes insist the health business can heal itself. more >>

Sebelius: Public Option Would Ensure Healthcare for All Americans

By Kathleen Sebelius - Opinion - July 13, 2009

Like your healthcare? Keep it … as the rest of America finds care it can live with. more >>

A Public Option Won't Work--Government-Run Healthcare Plans Are Flawed

By Mike Enzi - Opinion - July 13, 2009

The free market has issues, too, but they can be fixed in the long run. more >>

Don't Discount Contributions and Heroism of Gays in the Military

By Aubrey Sarvis - Opinion - June 29, 2009

Bravery in the field, and in coming out of the closet, should not doom homosexual service members. more >>

Allowing Gays in the Military Would Be Unfair and Hurt Troop Morale

By Elaine Donnelly - Opinion - June 29, 2009

Law protects soldiers and has withstood court challenges. Obama owes it to his troops to leave it be. more >>

Online Gambling Leads to Crime and Hurts Young, So Why Encourage It? Asks Spencer Bachus

By Spencer Bachus - Opinion - June 1, 2009

Computer betting lures the young and leads to crime. Government should not send the wrong message. more >>

With Gambling, Personal Freedom Is Always the Best Bet, Says Barney Frank

By Barney Frank - Opinion - June 1, 2009

There are many vices in the U.S. Those that hurt others must be stopped. Online gaming need not be. more >>

Interrogation Tactics Weren't Torture, American Officials Shouldn't Be Prosecuted

By Clifford D. May - Opinion - May 18, 2009

Putting a previous administration on trial would set a scary precedent. Besides, no lines were crossed. more >>

Turley: Americans Who Authorized Torture Should Be Prosecuted for War Crimes

By Jonathan Turley - Opinion - May 18, 2009

If the U.S. does not prosecute those behind alleged torture, it will stand as guilty as its enemies. more >>

Don't Punish Those Who Protected the U.S. in Good Faith

Opinion - May 15, 2009

Putting a previous administration on trial would set a scary precedent. Besides, no lines were crossed. more >>

Government Has No Business Bailing Out Newspapers the People Don't Want

By L. Brent Bozell III - Opinion - May 4, 2009

Liberal cries aside, the newspaper industry must convince the market to save it, or die. more >>

With No Newspapers, as Thomas Jefferson Knew, Democracy Suffers

By Benjamin L. Cardin - Opinion - May 4, 2009

Democracy depends on an informed populace, as Thomas Jefferson knew. And there's a way out. more >>

Should the Government Help Save Newspapers?

Opinion - May 4, 2009

Is the failure of large news organizations a blow for democracy, or has the market simply spoken. more >>

To Fix Education, School Hours and Money Need to Be Better Spent

By Frederick M. Hess - Opinion - April 27, 2009

If teaching is not improved, what good is keeping kids captive in crummy schools? more >>

Expand School Hours and You Will Expand Learning

By Christopher Gabrieli - Opinion - April 27, 2009

Massachusetts model shows that achievement increases and communities improve. more >>

Embryonic Stem Cell Research Does Too Much Good to Be Evil, Says Janet Rowley

By Janet Rowley - Opinion - March 23, 2009

Otherwise wasted embryos could go toward saving or improving many human lives. more >>